Hafez and Layla share their favorite parts of Nowruz, the Persian New Year with their new school mates, then receive a nice surprise. A two page text with a set of multiple choice and a set of short response questions, as well as a writing prompt.

The significance of the seven traditional items on a Haft-Seen Table are discussed as well as additional symbolic items sometimes added by families. Students plan the items they would include on their own Half-Seen Table and explain the importance or symbolism of each.

Directions to create an invitation or a poster for a Nowruz(Persian New Year)celebration. Students may use information in abcteach reading comprehension or fiction files about Nowruz to choose materials for the project.

An eleven page study of the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, which falls on the Vernal Equinox. A five page description of the history and traditions of the celebration is followed by multiple choice and short answer question sets, a writing prompt, as well as a 20 word glossary.

A nine page study of the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, which falls on the Vernal Equinox. A four page description of the history and traditions of the celebration is followed by multiple choice and short answer question sets, as well as a 27 word glossary.

A short reading comprehension text about the ancient Persian New Year and equinox event, Nowruz. Students may color a decorated egg. Three short response questions with primary handwriting lines follow on a separate page.